Pints and Provisions

Beer 102

Kyle joins Ryan and Evan for our second installment of reviewing classic styles called Beer 102. Evan gives a little background on the annual Oktoberfest event and its origins while discussing amber marzen style lagers with the one that started it all.  Ryan shares a special lambic geuze he recieved from a friend in Belgium and how unique the style really is.  Finally, Kyle gets to crack the OG saison that everyone should try and why it's universally adored.  Thanks for tuning in!  Cheers from P+P!!

Drinking with the Moose

We are joined with special guest Daniel, who shares with us his love of Chicago beers and we help him push his palate a bit with a big stout from J. Wakefield Brewing and a sour from DeGarde Brewing.  As we sip across the Pour Bros. tap wall, disucssions include the Peoria Beer Mile, our Labor Day adventures, and even avocado toast.  Thanks to Daniel for joining us, cheers from P+P!!

Please Send Beer

Evan, Ryan, and Mark spend a fair amount of time tasting all that gracious listeners have sent us including beers from Henry and Fran Brewing Co. and Scofflaw Brewing amongst others.  Then we dissect why vanilla is such a great adjunct for beers and why it is costly and challenging to brew with.  Finally someone in the group nails the blind taste test and we do some quick beer trivia.  A lot packed into one episode but a fun one for us to share with you!  Cheers from P+P!!

Beer Bars and Beer Trivia

Evan, Mark, and Dan welcome you back for a list of our favorite beer bars from around the country.  From east coast to west coast and in between, we give you the places you should go for great craft beer if you are traveling in the US.  Mark and Evan sip on some fresh Bearded Owl Brewing beers while we break down this list and Dan enjoys some Dogfish Head beer all the way from Chicagoland.  Finally Dan gives us a taste of an upcoming episode where we all sit down and compete in beer trivia, an episode that will certainly show how much we still have to learn!  Cheers from P+P!!

Beer 101

We welcome Kyle to the podcast to talk a couple basic styles of beer.  While we sip on some vintage 3 Floyds beers, we discuss a couple classic German stlyle beers you should check out and harken back to when IPAs were actually bitter.  Our beers today come from Weihenstephaner, Ayinger, and Bear Republic Brewing Co. in addition to a great sour from Fonta Flora Brewing outta North Carolina.  Our beers of the week come from The Veil Brewing Co., Saugatuck Brewing, and Side Project Brewing.  This is an episode that certainly paid hommage to those beers that have paved the way!!

Summa Summa Summatime

Evan and Dan discuss summer and why its such a great time for beer!  Our favorites for the week come from Pipeworks Brewing Co. and Short's Brewing Co.  We talk about our favorite beers for summer which include pale ales, session IPAs, and Kolsch style which pair with the best of summer acitivities.  Listen in to why we all head towards Michigan for our summertime fun and how their inviting culture of beer and summertime fun is perfect!  Cheers from P+P!!

My Favorite Kitty

Evan and Ryan sit down to talk about Ryan's recent trip to the Boston area and sip on some fresh Treehouse Curiosity 50.  We also discuss listener questions and have fun with another blind tasting.  Finally, we get the privilege to sample a special beer from a very special brewery...it's about meow time!  Cheers from P+P!!

Meatfest

You like meat?  Then this is the episode for you!  Mark, Bryan, and Evan collaborate on a meal for the meat lovers.  As we crack some great beers from Bearded Owl Brewing and Bearded Iris Brewing, we get down to how we constructed a BBQ and smoke centric dinner including smoked chicken wings, pork belly burnt ends, and smoked beef ribs (wow they are huge!).  We share our personal tips on BBQ and smoking, what kind of sides we love the most (the pimento cheese dip is tops), and also discuss what brews we like to pair with our offerings.  Enjoy our first huge dive into the provisions side of our obsessions, cheers!!

Playing' Dagz

We sit down at Pour Bros. Taproom to listen to Chris of Dagz, a recreational dice game, tell us why his invention is taking over local drinking establishments!  He shares his story how he came up with the addictive game and how his brand has grown to fill breweries and taprooms.  We share beers of the week, sip on some fresh Henry and Fran Brewing Co. beers, and get stumped on a blind taste test once again. Cheers from P+P!!

Rocket Wood Studio and West Dublin Pub

This one's for the wood workers!!  We sit down with Steve and Caroline with Rocket Wood Studio in Pekin, IL, and learn about how they can turn a milled piece of specialty wood into beautiful and striking bars, table-tops, and custom pieces.  They also tour us through their shop where old, vintage tools are hard at work next to some cutting edge technology.  And don't forget we sip on some great beers while listening!  Then we talk to Tom West of West Dublin Pub, a newly opened Irish style pub in the downtown district of Pekin where their passion is creating a space for the community to gather.  Don't forget the incredible hand-crafted bar and tables built by Rocket Wood Studio!  We truly enjoyed listening to their stories and sharing a beer!